H.M.S. Terrible arrived in the harbour on Tuesday afternoon, accompanied by some 30 or 40 steam-launches which had ven otto, the Lyeemoon Pass to meet her. The occupants of these accorded the big cruiser a most enthusiastic welcome, blowing their whistles, firing crackers, ete., and the Reception Comittee going on board and presenting an address from the Briti residents. Nearly all the ships inp were dressed, and at noon most of the business houses were closed and the reminder of the day was observed as a holiday. On Wednesday afternoon wt 5.30 Major-General. Gascoigne, Acting "Governor, attended by a guard of honour of H. K. Volunteers, held a review of the crew and marines of the Terrible on the military parade ground, which was attended by the whole community. Headed by the regimental goat and amd band of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers, the sailors and marines of the Terrible marched past the saluting point and on to H.M. Naval Yard, where they got rid of their accoutrements and shortly afte marched to the City Hall, where some six hundred sailors, marines and regimental men sat down fo an excellent dinner of saddle of mutton, turkey and ham, roast beef, pigeons in jelly, &e., mince pies, and other sweets, finished off with chocolate and vanilla ice 1 8, all of which Jack so heartily approved that nothing was left. Shandy-golf was supplied ad libitum and though each man partook as he so willed there was plenty left. The long rows of tables covered with snowy damask and each glass surmounted with its serviette looked most inviting. Upon exch plate was a printed menu card and upon each chair fan. Licut.-Colonel Sir Joh" Cavrington, ULK.¥,, presided, and was supported on either hand by 11.E., the Acting Governor and Capt. Perey Scott, C. B. After dinner awhiss of port was handed to each guest with which they drank the Queen's! health, After a few short speeches, cigars were handed round and the whole company. adjourned to the Theatre, where an excellent musical pre ded for their judge by the repeated encores and loud applause evoked it was most thoroughly appreciated.
Phe Terrible is to go North as soon possible, as some of the crew are suffering From enteric. fever, and many of those who are not look thin and worn from the ordeal through which they have passed.
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